Page 1 of 15 12311 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 150

Thread: Ramanujacharya - The great Philosopher and Social Reformer

  1. #1
    Senior Member Seasoned Hubber
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Posts
    1,483
    Post Thanks / Like

    Ramanujacharya - The great Philosopher and Social Reformer

    Shall we exchange our thoughts about Sri Ramanujacharya..

    The great Philosopher and Social reformer.....

    Born and brought up at Sri Perumbudhur... Just few hours drive from Chennai....

    Was instrumental in developing Vaishnavism

    Long before, he broke the ills of casteism....

    Treated all with equal respect....

    Looking forward to more and more information about him and his philosophy on VISHISTADVAITHAM...

  2. # ADS
    Circuit advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Posts
    Many
     

  3. #2
    Senior Member Senior Hubber
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Posts
    981
    Post Thanks / Like

    Just to stimulate the discussion

    Dear friends,

    After reading my posts in other threads, completely refuting and demolishing the philosophies of Absolute Advaita, Qualified Advaita and Dualism, I have no doubt that the following factual remark will stimulate the discussion and help the participants to be very cautious while discussing the two completely opposing philosophies on Advaita.

    Ramanuja's Qualified Advaita furiously opposed and successfully demolished the philosophy of Absolute Advaita propounded by Gaudapada and Adhi Sankara.

    While the parallel Dvaita (Dualist) school furiously opposed and rejected the philosophy of Qualified Advaita propounded by Ramanuja.

    And I have unequivocally proved it in various threads that the absolute evolution of the universe from normalised "nothing" is a factual and proven reality, and it is supported by overwhelming scientific evidences, which in turn strongly supports the Buddhist worldview of Nirvana - Sunyta - Emptiness - Void - Undiminishing negation of Self/Soul/Atman/Brahman/Narayan/Ishvar/Creator/God.

    With above comment, I shall let the interested participants, here and elsewhere in other threads, carryon discussing what is nothing but absolutely obsolete and mutually contradicting philosophical materials that have no validity whatsoever in light of intellectual advances in the fields of science and philosophical sophistication.

    For full detail of my proofs, please refer to:
    http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewt...=asc&start=615
    There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to Truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
    - Buddha

  4. #3
    Junior Member Admin HubberNewbie HubberTeam HubberModerator HubberPro Hubber
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    1
    Post Thanks / Like

    Aadi Shankara

    He is the greatest Spiritual person and the outstanding Philosopher the world has ever seen.

  5. #4
    Senior Member Veteran Hubber
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    3,099
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Ramanujacharya - The great Philosopher and Social Reform

    Quote Originally Posted by S.Balaji
    Shall we exchange our thoughts about Sri Ramanujacharya..

    The great Philosopher and Social reformer.....

    Born and brought up at Sri Perumbudhur... Just few hours drive from Chennai....

    Was instrumental in developing Vaishnavism

    Long before, he broke the ills of casteism....

    Treated all with equal respect....

    Looking forward to more and more information about him and his philosophy on VISHISTADVAITHAM...
    Thanks for initiating a Good Topic .... many are unaware of.

    What is meant by these words... "Was instrumental in developing Vaishnavism"

    First of all ... What is Vaishnavism or Vaishnavam.?

    Then what do you call the Sankaracharyas and Madhwacharyas?

    In fact Ramanujas Propogation... is called as "SRI VAISHNAVAM"...

    Because the other Two (Sankaracharyas and Madhwacharyas) too are Vaishnavam only but with a slight difference ...

    They give importance only to Narayana and not much importance to His Lakshmi-Devi and Bhoomi-devi.

    Whereas this so called Sri-Vaishnavam propogated by Alwars and Ramanuja, it is Duplex-form of Worship as Lakshmi-Narayana ... or Thiru-Narayana... on the principle of Purushakaarathvam (worshipping Vishnu through the Mother Lakshmi).

    It can be noted in Temples... Ramanujas disciples worship Lakshmi first and then proceed to Vishnu Sannidhi..

    Ramanuja was NOT THE FOUNDER OF the NEW PHILOSOPHY OF VISISHTA- ADHWAITHA ... like many are thinking...

    ... at par with other Founders of Adhwaitha and Dhwaitha.

    Sri-Vaishnavam of Aalwars already existed, even before Ramanuja, Sankara and Madhwa Acharyas... since propogated by Alwars and earlier Acharyas like Nathamuni.and Aalawandar.

    But the name VISISHTA-ADHWAITHA was carved later by Ramanuja.

    The main difference between these three Acharyas is only on the Philosphical aspect... on the Inter-relations between the Creator and Creatures...

    ... so to say Jeevaathma and Paramaathma.... How they are mutualy related?.. How the Devotee should approach God.?....Each Philosophy is Unique.

    While the other Two Acharyas have taken up only two different parts of the Vedic- concepts as relevant to their respective Theories... and left out the rest untouched...

    Ramanujas Philosophy is Total on the whole of Vedic- concepts, thus greatly varying with the other two.

  6. #5
    Moderator Veteran Hubber Badri's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Posts
    2,276
    Post Thanks / Like
    Well said, Sudhamaa!

    And just to add to what Sudhamaa has already explained, Ramanuja's philosophy took into consideration all the normal human desires, aspirations and capabilities. In fact the whole premise of worshipping the Lord through Sri or Thaayar (Mother) itself captures this aspect.
    When we stop labouring under the delusion of our cosmic self-importance, we are free of hindrance, fear, worry and attachment. We are liberated!!!

  7. #6
    Senior Member Seasoned Hubber viggop's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    1,152
    Post Thanks / Like
    Ramanujar is supposed to be avatar of Adi Seshan?

  8. #7
    Senior Member Senior Hubber Idiappam's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Singapore
    Posts
    675
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Aadi Shankara

    Quote Originally Posted by jagan_namboothiri
    He is the greatest Spiritual person and the outstanding Philosopher the world has ever seen.
    Ok, I will just take your word for it, for the time being! -- But the greater part of the world have not seen him.. What do you say?

  9. #8
    Senior Member Veteran Hubber
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    3,099
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by viggop
    Ramanujar is supposed to be avatar of Adi Seshan?
    Yes... Ramanujacharya was the RE-INCARNATION of Adhi-Sesha... which fact came to light not only by such a statement by the then Gjanis lived along with him... but also proved THRICE during his Lifetime.events.

  10. #9
    Senior Member Devoted Hubber r_kk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    398
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by Sudhaama
    Yes... Ramanujacharya was the RE-INCARNATION of Adhi-Sesha... which fact came to light not only by such a statement by the then Gjanis lived along with him... but also proved THRICE during his Lifetime.events.
    Dear Mr Sudhaama,
    why you are contradicting yourselfs? Some times you are saying that veda's lead to single universal God but many times you are attaching so many parivaars to god and Devas. Do you believe literal meaning of Adi seshan, Parkadal and reincarnation of Adiseshan too? Why you can't you please discuss history as just history? Why can't we look Ramanujar as simple human being with the wholehearted motive to express the truth he knows to all human irrespective of birth?
    Netrikan thirapinum kutram kutrame...

  11. #10
    Senior Member Veteran Hubber
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    3,099
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by r_kk
    Quote Originally Posted by Sudhaama
    Yes... Ramanujacharya was the RE-INCARNATION of Adhi-Sesha... which fact came to light not only by such a statement by the then Gjanis lived along with him... but also proved THRICE during his Lifetime.events.
    Dear Mr Sudhaama,

    why you are contradicting yourselfs? Some times you are saying that veda's lead to single universal God but many times you are attaching so many parivaars to god and Devas. Do you believe literal meaning of Adi seshan, Parkadal and reincarnation of Adiseshan too? Why you can't you please discuss history as just history? Why can't we look Ramanujar as simple human being with the wholehearted motive to express the truth he knows to all human irrespective of birth?
    Dear Mr r_kk,

    It is your opinion... You cannot dictate terms on how the other man should write or approach the matter.... Please note the Thread- Topic Heading......

    RAMANUJACHARYA, THE GREAT PHILOSOPHER AND SOCIAL REFORMER.

    which invites the Hubbers to think in lines of how that Acharya was Great, his Philosophy, Social- Reform and Biography... indirectly coupled with Tamilian and Indian Culture as well...

    ... rather a multi-faceted deal in different aspects concerned... as any Hubber want to think, raise question as well as put forth his individual thoughts true to the spirit of any Forum.

    This Forum is not meant just to PLEASE or Cater to the individual taste of Mr. r_kk... but to all the Hubbers.

    You are welcome to put forth whatever you feel like saying on this Subject... Yes... you have every freedom as much as I or any other Hubber possess... and not beyond, towards ENCROACHING or hitting at others intentionally

    . just to hurt and DISCOURAGE OTHERS and for your gaining negative pleasure out of it..

    ... as also show... how wiser and smarter you are than all others.

    Well I accept you as a Very Very Wise person. Is it enough?

    Please don't try to change others as your REPLICA... If you have a very poor opinion about me...Well... Please call me a Fool and leave me.

    For God's sake please Stop with it... It is clear you are not interested in this subject and then why break your head and others too unnecessarily and PERSISTENTLY?

    With Best Wishes,
    Sudhaama.

Page 1 of 15 12311 ... LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Sri Ramanujacharya & Sri Aurobindo
    By rammala in forum Indian History & Culture
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 15th February 2009, 05:43 PM
  2. The Greatest Philosopher of All time - Dr. Goundamani Ph.D
    By littlemaster1982 in forum Tamil Films
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 27th October 2008, 08:17 PM
  3. what do you think of social networking services
    By r_o_j_a in forum Miscellaneous Topics
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 31st March 2006, 06:43 AM
  4. great designs at great price! cochin, kerala
    By sajesh in forum Indian Food
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 7th January 2005, 09:56 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •